Peony and Sena are both overnight cruises sold by Ava Travel, a Hanoi travel agency, both on Lan Ha Bay. Below is everything that differs between them, taken from the same booking pages you would book on: price in each season, cabins, ship size and the timed day 1 programme.
Ava Travel prices per person, two adults sharing a cabin, taken from Ava Travel’s live booking pages on 15 October 2026.
from $159 per person, Oct to Apr, $136 May to Sep
See Peony prices and dates
from $150 per person, Oct to Apr, $143 May to Sep
See Sena prices and datesThe short answer
- Price: close to the same in peak season, October to April: $159 on Peony, $150 on Sena.
- From May to September the cheapest cabins are $136 on Peony and $143 on Sena.
- Route: both sail Lan Ha Bay.
- Families: Peony has 2 cabin types for three or more guests, Sena has 1.
- 3 days 2 nights: both offer it, from $295 on Peony and $285 on Sena per person.
Side by side
| Peony | Sena | |
|---|---|---|
| Bay | Lan Ha Bay | Lan Ha Bay |
| Star rating | 5-Star Luxury | 4-Star Premium |
| Departs from | Tuan Chau | Tuan Chau |
| Cabins on board | 20 | 16 |
| Cabin types | 5 | 4 |
| Cabin sizes | 28 to 56 sqm | 25 to 50 sqm |
| Every cabin has a balcony | Yes | Yes |
| Cabins for 3 or more | Family Deluxe (3 pax), Family Deluxe (4 pax) | Balcony Deluxe Connecting |
| 2 days 1 night, Oct to Apr | from $159 | from $150 |
| 2 days 1 night, May to Sep | from $136 | from $143 |
| 3 days 2 nights | from $295 | from $285 |
| Day 1 route | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Tra Bau | Tuan Chau – Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Bright Cave |
| Day 2 route | Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba – Tuan Chau | Tra Bau – Tuan Chau |
Which one should you book?
- You travel as three or more in one cabin: Peony has more family cabin types.
If none of these tips it either way, book on dates: pick your day and compare both on the cabin table. We answer on WhatsApp within an hour.
Cabins and prices
Peony cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Balcony Cabin | 28 sqm | 2 | $136 | $159 |
| Premium Balcony Cabin | 28 sqm | 2 | $156 | $172 |
| Family Deluxe (3 pax) | 56 sqm | 3 | $171 | $188 |
| Exclusive Suite | 45 sqm | 2 | $206 | $234 |
| Family Deluxe (4 pax) | 56 sqm | 4 | $143 | $157 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Sena cabins
| Cabin | Size | Guests | May to Sep | Oct to Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcony Deluxe | 25 sqm | 2 | $143 | $150 |
| Balcony Executive | 25 sqm | 2 | $155 | $160 |
| Terrace Suite Balcony | 40 sqm | 2 | $262 | $270 |
| Balcony Deluxe Connecting | 50 sqm | 4 | $143 | $150 |
Cabins for 3 or more show the price per person with the cabin full.
Day 1 on board
Peony, day 1
- 08:00 – 08:30Limousine pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30Meet the crew at the lounge, No. 34, Tuan Chau Marina.
- 12:00 – 12:30Support boat out to the ship, with a briefing on the route.
- 13:00Welcome drink and seafood lunch as the ship sails for Lan Ha Bay.
- 15:30Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau, or the jacuzzi on board.
- 17:30 – 18:30Spring roll cooking demonstration, or sunset from the top deck. Happy hour (buy 1, get 1 free).
- 19:30Dinner.
- 21:00 – 22:00The sky bar (extra cost), the spa, or squid fishing.
Sena, day 1
- 07:45 – 08:30Pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter if you add the transfer.
- 11:30 – 12:00Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour.
- 12:00 – 12:15Tender to Sena. Welcome drink, cruise briefing and cabin check-in.
- 12:45 – 13:00Lunch as the ship sails into Lan Ha Bay.
- 14:45Dark and Bright Cave by sampan rowed by a local, or by kayak.
- 17:00Back on board for the sunset party and a spring roll cooking class. The ship anchors for the night.
- 19:00Dinner.
- 20:30Cocktails at the bar, karaoke or squid fishing.
Questions
Which is cheaper, Peony or Sena?
Sena. In peak season, October to April, it starts at $150 per person against $159 for Peony. From May to September the cheapest cabins are $136 on Peony and $143 on Sena. Prices are per person with two sharing a cabin.
Do Peony and Sena sail the same bay?
Yes, both sail Lan Ha Bay.
Can I book Peony or Sena for 3 days 2 nights?
Yes, both. Peony from $295 and Sena from $285 per person.
Which is better for families, Peony or Sena?
Peony has 2 cabin types for three or more guests (Family Deluxe (3 pax), Family Deluxe (4 pax)); Sena has 1.
Compare more: all cruises with prices · Lan Ha Bay cruises. Star ratings are the class each operator sells the ship as. Payment is taken online at checkout; we confirm the cabin and hotel pickup within one hour.
